Kharkov direction. From the Russian assault troops from the front line

Kharkov direction. From the Russian assault troops from the front line. There is mud and water in the trenches. The footage shows a spent machine gun belt and slugs in the mud at the bottom of the trench. The machine gun itself is carefully wrapped in an attempt to protect it from dirt and water. The soldier wearily sticks the barrel of the machine gun into the edge of the rag so as not to clog it with mud and maintain the ability to fire in these conditions. The buttoned box for the machine gun belt is pierced by shrapnel. There is a small arms battle nearby, constant artillery explosions can be heard. This is the front line. Source: Victor vicktop55